I know I just Painted my cabinet In the foyer, but the color was just a little to bright for me. So, I painted It White with a little of the turquoise coming through.I like It much better now. It's makes decorating easier with a neutral color. I want to be able to change the feel of the room, and I can with the white. So, I found this old lamp at the thrift store for one dollar. It was the size, and shape I needed for this small cabinet In my very small foyer, but It needed some work!!
The brass Is all worn off. I mixed some woodland brown, and metallic gold craft paint together. It came out a nice bronze color for the base.
I wanted a burlap lamp shade, but to spend around thirty or forty dollars on a lamp shade with defeat the purpose. 
I had this old lamp shade, and covered It with burlap that I had. I clipped the trim on to see If I liked It before I glued It on. I liked It!!
Not bad for a dollar!
I found this small painting on canvas at a garage sale.
Have a great day!!
14 comments:
Simply...a classic beauty!
How lovely. Your wee lamp turned out marvelous. I must give that shade a try. Thanks.
Not bad for a dollar, indeed, Kathy! Nice update to the base and I love the way you did the shade!
Kathy, you have such excellent craftsmanship. The burlap shade is perfect!
Amazing! You made it look so classic and chic. Love it!
Kathy,
Love that lamp makeover!And that shade is pretty too! Super easy projects.
xx
Anne
Kathy, Great job on that little lamp. I really love the painting too. Smiles, Susie
Love your sweet lamp makeover..and that little canvas is darling- xo Diana
Kathy, what a cute make-over and that burlap shade was the finishing touch!
I love both pieces and you sure cant beat the price:)
It's adorable! You can do wonders with ordinary things. It looks like and expensive lamp now! I want to cover some shades, but can't quite figure out how to the the shape of the fabric right, you make it look easy!
Cindy
Hi I love what you've done to the lamp, so clever & pretty too.
Covering the lampshade in burlap was genius! I hope you won't mind if I borrow this idea ... I have a couple of lamps that will benefit greatly from this treatment.
You blow me away with your cleverness and ability to change things into better ... I would love to make slip covers and I do have a sewing machine, but not the ability like you.. cant wait to see what you have done next!!
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